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kevmen 01-03-2017 09:32 AM

Appreciate all the input. I have some homework to do. Most of the Boat Yards around me are merc dealers - will have to do some more research. Please keep comments coming.

DonV 01-03-2017 05:16 PM

When folks like you get in this situation I always think it's good to go to a boat show and look at new boats comparable to the SeaCraft, actually not too many to choose from, and after you get over sticker shock the cost of a new re-power will look better and better!!! Good luck!

fat2nawilly 01-04-2017 07:42 PM

how much would you be asking for it if you do sell it? curios because my brothers looking for one.

kevmen 01-06-2017 08:36 AM

PM sent.

kevmen 01-23-2018 04:39 PM

Wanted to give an update - after much consideration she is going in for re-power and some upgrades next week. Putting in a Crusader - the mechanic I am using works on a lot of SeaCrafts and knows them well, he prefers the Crusader and since he is going to be my mechanic I felt I should go with what he likes working on. Can’t wait to see how she runs!

Fr. Frank 01-23-2018 06:31 PM

Did you go with one of the 5.7L or the 6.0?

kevmen 01-24-2018 09:17 AM

The 5.7 -

dginge 01-24-2018 10:47 AM

How many hours did your old engine have?

kevmen 01-25-2018 08:28 AM

650 hours - the motor was rebuilt 16 years ago just before I purchased it - 2 years ago I had a mechanical issue that a boat yard down here misdiagnosed - it was never right after that and I ended up with fuel pouring into the engine and lost some compression in a cylinder - up until then it ran fine

dginge 01-25-2018 10:25 AM

Wow. That’s low hours. Sounds like a bad card dealt. Thanks for sharing


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Originally Posted by kevmen (Post 255869)
650 hours - the motor was rebuilt 16 years ago just before I purchased it - 2 years ago I had a mechanical issue that a boat yard down here misdiagnosed - it was never right after that and I ended up with fuel pouring into the engine and lost some compression in a cylinder - up until then it ran fine



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